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Clavicle nail with lateral expanding and actuated portion

a clavicle nail and lateral expansion technology, applied in the field of bone fixation, can solve the problems of reducing the efficacy of bone fixation procedure, additional fractures, and the inability of the fixing device to maintain a sufficient holding force,

Active Publication Date: 2015-05-19
DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC
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Benefits of technology

The solution provides enhanced stability and holding force within the bone, reducing the risk of device movement and subsequent fractures, while allowing for customizable angles and ease of use, thereby improving the efficacy of bone fixation procedures.

Problems solved by technology

Often, when subjected to wear after implantation, such a bone fixation device cannot maintain a sufficient holding force to prevent movement of the device within the bone.
Thus, many of these bone fixation systems are subject to failure after implantation, reducing the efficacy of the bone fixation procedure and potentially leading to additional fractures.

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[0026]The present invention is directed to a system and method for bone fixation comprising a bone fixation device configured for insertion into a bone (e.g., into a medullary cavity). Specifically, the bone fixation device according to the invention is formed as an elongated nail attached at a distal end to an elongated expansion core, which is further attached to an elongated reamer configured for insertion into a selected location of a target bone (e.g., a medial or lateral end of bone such as a clavicle) and out of another location of the bone. The reamer is advanced through the bone until a trailing end of the bone fixation device lies substantially flush against an outer surface of the selected location of the bone. The reamer is then removed from the bone fixation device. The trailing end of the bone fixation device comprises a transverse screw hole configured to permit insertion of a locking screw therethrough at a desired angle, as will be described in greater detail later ...

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Abstract

A bone fixation nail having an elongated body configured and dimensioned for insertion into a bone. The elongated body has a first slot extending from the leading end to a first end and defining first and second wings, the first and second wings configured to splay radially outward upon application of an internal stress thereto.

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PRIORITY CLAIM[0001]The present application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 500,297 filed on Jun. 23, 2011 and entitled “Clavicle Nail With Lateral Expanding and Actuated Portion” and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 537,860 filed on Sep. 22, 2011 and entitled “Clavicle Nail With Lateral Expanding and Actuated Portion” and U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61 / 498,892 filed on Jun. 20, 2011 and entitled “Surgical Nail,” the entire disclosures of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present application is directed to the field of bone fixation and, more particularly, is directed to a bone fixation element configured for insertion into a fractured or otherwise damaged bone and subsequently locked thereto to lock a corrected position of the bone.BACKGROUND INFORMATION[0003]Systems and methods for the fixation of fractured or otherwise damaged bone sometimes require the insertion of a bone fixation device into ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61B17/56A61F2/30A61B17/58A61B17/17A61B17/72
CPCA61B17/7241A61B17/7233A61B17/7258A61B17/1739
Inventor OVERES, TOMANDERMATT, DANIEL
Owner DEPUY SYNTHES PROD INC